background image

Candela Corporation  

M

GentleLASE

 Focus Lens Replacement Procedure 

8503-01-0827, Revision A 

Candela Corporation Proprietary 

Page 3 of 5

FOCUS LENS REPLACEMENT 

NOTE:

 

Exercise extreme care. Cleanliness of optics is essential. Refer to Service 

Procedure 8503-01-0060 for optic cleanliness.  Refer to drawings 7122-00-3298, 7122-00-
3300 and 7122-00-3325 for specific details.  
 

CAUTION:

 

The high voltages present in this system are LETHAL.  This procedure 

must be performed only by those technicians who are familiar with the precautions 
required when working with high voltage systems, and those who have been trained 
on the MGL system and its particular hazards.   

 

WARNING!!!!! 

BEFORE WORKING NEAR THE HEAD, ALWAYS DUMP THE VOLTAGE BY 
SELECTING CHRG DISABLE FROM THE TOGGLE SCREEN, PULSING ONCE, 
THEN ENTERING STANDBY.  THERE WILL STILL BE ABOUT 150 V ON THE 
FLASHLAMP CATHODE. THIS MUST BE DISCHARGED WITH THE 
DISCHARGE STICK.  ALWAYS MEASURE THE VOLTAGE AT THE FLASHLAMP 
CATHODE BEFORE WORKING ON THE LASER RAIL. 

  

1. 

Remove the fiber from the fiber receptacle.  Remove the top cover.  Remove the 
laser rail dust cover.  

2. 

Remove the shutter. Temporarily remount the shutter with one screw above fiber 
focusing assy in the dust cover mounting hole. 

3. 

Remove screws holding the fiber receptacle to the rail. 

4. 

Disconnect the microswitch. 

5. 

Remove the fiber receptacle. 

6. 

Loosen the two set screws (figure 1), then 
loosen the two positioning screws on the 
focus lens housing. Remove the Four rear 
screws that secure the focus lens housing 
(7122-00-3325) intothe fiber receptacle 
assembly.   Pay attention to component 
order when disassembling. 

         

 

                  Figure 1 

 

 

 

Set screws 

Four rear 

Reviews:

Related manuals for MGentleLASE